Environmental Inspector Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated minimum-qualification paths: six years of relevant full-time professional experience; an associate’s degree in a specified or related field plus four years of relevant full-time professional experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a specified or related field plus two years of relevant full-time professional experience.
• Relevant experience must be in oil and gas inspection, safety-compliance industry, public sector, and/or a government agency, and include auditing, quality control, and/or investigating transit-related work such as accidents, incidents, occurrences, and hazards.
• Demonstrated written communication skills, including conveying information clearly, accurately, and concisely to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated verbal communication skills and ability to convey information concisely to audiences.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, analytical skills, and ability to research and gather pertinent information.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize tasks, manage assignments, multitask, and meet tight deadlines amid changing priorities.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate technical expertise in front of authorities.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret, apply, and explain laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Sound judgment and confidence in making routine decisions; integrity and high ethical standards; accountability and reliability.
• Ability to maintain confidential, controversial, or sensitive information and to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel independently and work in-office as required by business needs and supervisor scheduling.
• Knowledge of PC software applications, including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, etc.) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including staying over weekends when required, and transport equipment such as laptops, printers, manuals, and supplies.
• Successful completion of a reference check and, if required, a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a state government position supporting a public-safety program by ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Professional experience interpreting, applying, and explaining laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Experience with and knowledge of industries and entities regulated by the PUC, such as energy and water utilities and facilities or gas pipeline safety.
• Completion of U.S. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration training, Qualification (TQ) certification, and/or computer-based training through the federal pipeline safety program.
• Experience conducting audits of written programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Pipeline-compliance experience, including completing follow-up to achieve operator compliance with pipeline safety regulations.
• Experience documenting operator and system parameters that affect compliance and risk, such as maps, operating pressures, pipeline vintage, operating characteristics, and compliance-program status.
• Experience performing field-verification inspections on units based on GPS and section identification of areas of concern, increased risk, or emerging issues.
• Master’s degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering; environmental science or policy; or public health.

Responsibilities

• Inspect pipeline operator facilities, including pipelines, pressure-control facilities, and compressor stations, and observe field operations, maintenance, and construction activities to verify compliance with pipeline safety regulations.
• Review operator procedural manuals and performance records for tasks listed in the procedures.
• Audit jurisdictional pipeline operators’ procedures, processes, and records through standard inspections to verify regulatory compliance.
• Train or facilitate training for pipeline operators on applicable regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Identify non-compliance or deficiencies and initiate appropriate remedies, including operator training, requests for information, follow-up inspections, warnings, notices of probable violation, or corrective action orders.
• Review operator procedures for completeness in performing, recording, and verifying safety-compliance activities.
• Participate in damage-prevention discussions in areas with higher pipeline damage and participate in regional Damage Prevention Councils.
• Review excavation-damage metrics from available Colorado 811 and PUC data.
• Evaluate pipeline operators’ public-awareness programs.
• Assist staff with presentations to affected stakeholders through operator training.
• Maintain auditable documentation required to determine compliance or non-compliance of assigned operators and contractors.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored RTD EcoPass.
• Flexible schedules and work-life programs.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Employee wellness programs, including the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential counseling.
• Bike-to-work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks.
• Flexible retirement benefits through a choice of PERA Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution plans, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental insurance for employees, with optional dependent coverage.
• Life insurance for employees, with optional dependent coverage.
• Paid time off, including 11 paid holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition assistance program.